Wallace to run for supervisor in Town of Niagara

Lee S. Wallace has announced his candidacy for supervisor in
the Town of Niagara.

Wallace is a lifetime resident of the town and an employee
for more than 40 years, currently serving as town recreation director.

Wallace, a registered Democrat, stated, "I am truly excited
about the opportunity to once again serve the people of the Town of Niagara. My
experience in town government gives me the credentials, leadership and
understanding needed to provide the services the public requires."

The election will be Nov. 4 for the supervisor seat. Former
Supervisor Steve Richards stepped down this spring after pleading guilty to a
reduced charge of official misconduct. The Town Board appointed Town Clerk
Sylvia Virtuoso to handle town business affairs and lead board meetings until a
new supervisor is elected.

Wallace
attended the Niagara-Wheatfield schools. He studied at Niagara County Community
College and Niagara University, graduating with an undergraduate degree in physical
education/history and a master's degree in education. He and his wife,
Patricia, have two sons and two granddaughters.

"I will have an
'open door' policy," Wallace said. "It's time that the Town of Niagara begins a
new era of transparency and civility together. I will take personalities out of
the decision-making process, and take a common-sense approach holding true to
what the Town of Niagara residents value most."

"I am running
for you, the residents of the Town of Niagara; for my family and yours. A vote
for me is a vote for you; I will keep 'public' in public service," he said.

Wallace is
committed to more efficient government.

"My No. 1
priority will be the residents, their issues and concerns. I will fight
wasteful spending; seek to increase the town's share of the sales tax revenue.
I will look to increase shared services with the towns of Wheatfield, Lewiston
and Cambria, as well as the City of Niagara Falls," he said.

Wallace pledges
to upgrade neighborhoods and strengthen police and fire services in the town.

"Public safety
is essential for our community to thrive," he said. "I am committed to this
community and dedicated to its future. Improving and upgrading our
neighborhoods, as well as keeping our families and communities safe are a must.
I value our fire and police departments, and will support their efforts and
needs in every way."

Niagara County
Democratic Chairman Nick Forster said Wallace is the right fit at the right
time for the Town of Niagara.

"The town needs
new leadership, and Lee is ideally suited to provide a fresh direction,"
Forster said. "The cronyism and partisanship in the Town of Niagara has hurt
public confidence. Lee Wallace can bring in a new era and restore public
confidence."